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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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